CamTechs 2.1 Flash Cards

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What is open-source software?

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Software with publicly available source code, allowing users to edit, fix bugs, or change functionality.

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What are the benefits of open-source software?

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It allows customization, creates communities for development, and reduces development costs for organizations.

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What is closed-source software?

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Software that does not make its source code available to users, only releasing its object code.

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What are the characteristics of closed-source software?

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Only the development team can make changes, updates are compatible and thoroughly tested, but it cannot be customized by users.

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What is off-the-shelf software?

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Generic software developed for a wide audience, not for a specific person or organization.

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Why is off-the-shelf software usually cheaper?

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Because it is developed for many users, allowing the developer to sell it to a larger audience.

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What is bespoke software?

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Software designed for a specific task or user, often developed in close collaboration with the client.

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What are the advantages of bespoke software?

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It has specific functionality, custom features, and may run faster as it includes no unnecessary features.

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What is shareware?

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Software initially released for free but eventually requires payment, often through limited functionality or trial periods.

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What is the purpose of shareware?

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To advertise the paid version by getting the software to as many people as possible.